2021 Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend

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Crazy value big red from one of Australia's oldest wineries.
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The Bleasdale Frank Potts Cabernet Blend is a wine that honours a legacy of hard work and innovation. Named after the pioneering Frank Potts, who founded Bleasdale Vineyards in 1850, this blend is the culmination of six generations of dedication to winemaking excellence.

Crafted from a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Merlot, this wine is a complex symphony of red berry and darker fruit aromas, underpinned by fine oak tannins and a lively berry finish.

Awarded 97 points by James Halliday and multiple gold medals and trophies, including ‘Best Dry Red’ and ‘Champion Wine of Show’ at the Langhorne Creek Wine Show, this vintage is one the most highly decorated in the wine's history. 

Enjoy it now, or cellar for up to 20 years—either way, this is one of the best value Cabernet blends in the country.

97 points & Top 100 Wines of 2023
"Bright crimson-purple hue heralds a very complex wine that has no need of time thanks to its balance, texture and length. It is an outstanding achievement and offers equally exceptional value for money. Top gold at Royal Adelaide Wine Show ’22, gold at Perth Royal Wine Show Awards ’22."
- James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

Frank Potts was not a man given to procrastination. He simply rolled up his sleeves and got the job done. At age nine, Frank joined the British Royal Navy, and by the time he arrived in South Australia in 1836, he had sailed the globe. After purchasing land on the Bremer River, Frank himself cleared it of red gums, planted vineyards, and then used the timber to build his winery. Six generations on, it is his work ethic and enduring legacy that drives everyone at Bleasdale.

This wine is layered and complex with red berry and darker fruit aromas. These characters continue onto the palate, with fruit layers supported by fine oak tannin and lively berry persistence. Bottled without filtration, it is normal for some sediment to form; decanting one - two hours prior to drinking is recommended. Enjoyed in its youth, or cellar for 10-20 years.

Region: Langhorne Creek, SA
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
ABV: 14%
Closure: 750ml
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97 points & Top 100 Wines of 2023 - "This is a blend of 68/17/8/6/1% cabernet sauvignon/malbec/petit verdot/merlot. Bright crimson-purple hue heralds a very complex wine that has no need of time thanks to its balance, texture and length. It is an outstanding achievement and offers equally exceptional value for money. Top gold at Royal Adelaide Wine Show ’22, gold at Perth Royal Wine Show Awards ’22." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

Trophies:

National Wine Show 2024 - Gold Medal
Langhorne Creek Wine Show 2023 - Trophy
Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023 - Trophy
Langhorne Creek Wine Show 2022 - Trophy

Gold Medals:

Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2022
Langhorne Creek Wine Show 2023
National Wine Show of Australia 2023
New Zealand International Wine Show 2023
Perth Royal Wine Awards 2022

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Bordeaux Blend

    Lovely well balanced wine with nice tannins.

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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Disappointing

    This wine did not live up to the Hallidays rating.

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Bleasdale

Historic South Australian wine producer, Bleasdale, was established in 1850 by English migrant Frank Potts who arrived on the HMS Buffalo in 1836. For four generations, the Potts family have farmed their portion of Langhorne Creek, and are baked into the lore of South Australia's rich and multifaceted agricultural/viticultural history.

Their current-day winemaker, Paul Hotker, has had an incredible run of late. In 2017 he was named the 2018 Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year, in 2019 he took out Australia's most coveted Wine Show accolade, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy.

In 2023 they were awarded the highly coveted Halliday Winery of the Year. Regardless of your preferred wine style, there is something of exceptional value on offer from Bleasdale here for you.

Bleasdale winemaker, Paul Hotker. Discover Bleasdale

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